A new migrant detention facility dubbed "The Speedway Slammer" will soon open in Indiana as part of the Biden administration's increased enforcement of immigration laws. The facility aims to house what officials describe as "the worst of the worst" criminal illegal immigrants awaiting deportation proceedings.

According to Breitbart, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the new facility on Tuesday as a partnership between DHS and the Indiana Department of Corrections. The facility will add 1,000 new beds to Immigration and Customs Enforcement's detention capacity.

In her announcement, Noem issued a stark warning to those in the country illegally: "If you are in America illegally, you could find yourself in Indiana's Speedway Slammer. Avoid arrest and self-deport now using the @CBP Home App."

Partnership Between Federal and State Authorities Creates New Detention Space

The creation of "The Speedway Slammer" represents a collaborative effort between the Department of Homeland Security and Indiana state officials. This partnership comes as part of a broader initiative by the current administration to increase immigration enforcement operations nationwide.

Indiana Governor Mike Braun expressed support for the project in an official statement, saying, "We are proud to work with President Trump and Secretary Noem as they remove the worst of the worst with this innovative partnership." Braun added that "Indiana is taking a comprehensive and collaborative approach to combating illegal immigration and will continue to lead the way among states."

According to the official press release, the new facility was made possible by recently passed legislation that "fully funded the 287(g) program and provided funding to secure 80,000 new beds for ICE to utilize when detaining and deporting the worst of the worst." The 287(g) program enables state and local law enforcement agencies to partner with ICE on immigration enforcement.

Self-Deportation Option Emphasized As Alternative To Detention

Secretary Noem has repeatedly emphasized that illegal immigrants still have the option to self-deport and potentially return to the United States through legal channels. This approach represents a carrot-and-stick strategy in the administration's immigration policy.

In previous statements regarding the "Alligator Alcatraz" facility in Florida, Noem told reporters, "If they self-deport and go home, they can come back legally. We will let them come back." However, she warned that those who are detained at these facilities would face permanent exclusion from the United States, stating, "If you wait and we bring you to this facility, you don't ever get to come back to America."

The CBP Home App mentioned in Noem's announcement provides a mechanism for undocumented immigrants to initiate self-deportation proceedings. Officials have portrayed this as a more favorable alternative to forced detention and removal, which carries more severe immigration consequences.

Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" Serves As Model For Expansion

The Indiana facility follows the pattern established by Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" detention center in the Everglades, which has been operational for approximately one month. That facility has already processed hundreds of deportations, according to state officials.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis reported that approximately 600 migrants have been deported from Alligator Alcatraz since its opening. "Thus far, we've had over 600 that have been deported from Alligator Alcatraz by ICE and that cadence is starting to rapidly increase," DeSantis said during a press conference.

The Florida facility has reportedly housed serious offenders, including an MS-13 gang member nicknamed "Satan" and individuals accused of violent crimes. DeSantis emphasized Florida's cooperation with federal agencies on immigration enforcement, stating, "I don't think you've seen any state in the country work more closely with these federal agencies to fulfill a very key mission."

Expansion Of Detention Network Continues Across Multiple States

The announcement of "The Speedway Slammer" in Indiana represents just one part of a broader expansion of immigration detention facilities across multiple states. This expansion aligns with the administration's pledge to increase deportations of undocumented immigrants.

Florida is already preparing to convert Camp Blanding in the northern part of the state into another migrant detention facility. This would be the state's second such center, following the reported success of Alligator Alcatraz in the Everglades region.

The expansion of detention facilities comes amid discussions about other immigration policy changes. According to reports, the administration is also considering excluding illegal immigrants from the next census count, which would potentially impact congressional representation and federal funding allocation to states with large undocumented populations.